The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is more budget-friendly and offers versatility with its convertible design, ideal for general use and portability; on the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is pricier, but it's designed for high-end computing such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, with its more powerful hardware delivering better performance for demanding tasks, although it may not be as portable due to its larger size and heftier build. Consider how you prioritize cost, performance, and the need to use the laptop in different modes when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Excellent speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
286.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for general use, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, with its balanced CPU and RAM, offers good screen quality and is lightweight, making it suitable and portable for everyday tasks with decent battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while less portable due to its size and weight, provides a stronger CPU and more RAM, leading to better performance for demanding applications, a higher quality screen conducive to professional work, and longer battery life, making it very good for a range of general and specialized uses.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is somewhat better.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, while versatile as a convertible device, has limitations in its GPU and screen refresh rate that make it less optimal for the high demands of gaming and 3D applications. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, designed with stronger performance in mind, still encounters certain constraints with its GPU and refresh rate which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, although its higher-quality CPU and screen may slightly mitigate these issues.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is only fair.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1, with its flexible design, offers a reliable CPU and sufficient RAM for various engineering software, complemented by a high-quality screen for design precision, but its integrated GPU may limit more graphics-intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 typically features a stronger dedicated GPU and higher RAM capacity, catering well to demanding engineering applications and 3D work, although it trades off some portability due to its size and weight.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good for software development, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.2/10
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
286.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
569.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5330 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 offers an adequate screen for everyday tasks due to its sufficient resolution and brightness, but for engineering and design where precise color representation is crucial, its color range falls short. The Lenovo ThinkPad P16, with its high-resolution display and wide color gamut, provides superior visual clarity and color accuracy for professionals in engineering and design, ensuring that detailed work appears vivid and true to life. However, both laptops lack the high refresh rates desired for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D modeling, potentially leading to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience in those fields.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has very good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$600
$1,449
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Latitude 5330 2-in-1 has a price of $600 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 costs $1,449.
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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